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Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) 16Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X
6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)} 16 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) vs Mi Max 3 (128GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+1080x2244 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+381 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs350 PPI
+(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MP112%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP198%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+22.5W25%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
6.53"vs+6.9"6%
Larger screen
Dual-LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
4000 mAhvs+5500 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

29 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Until 256GB nano-Memory / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
ModelMate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei Himalayan小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 6GB RAM M1804E4A, M1804E4C
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandHuaweiXiaomi
Release date10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/20187/1/2018
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)381 PPI350 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceEMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273931 (v7)
Geekbench: 9793 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkHMA-L09 version:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
HMA-AL00 / HMA-TL00 / HMA-L29 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm
8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@960fps (slow motion)
Leica optics
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5500 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight• Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
• MIUI 9.5
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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